Wright Way Illinois: Chicago Inside Out
June 23-27, 2010
Explore the world-renowned architecture of the city where Wright started his architectural practice, lived and worked for more than twenty years. Stay at the beautiful and historic Drake Hotel overlooking Lake Michigan. Visit Wright's Home and Studio in Oak Park, in which he designed the Robie House, and enjoy a tour of the Wright-designed, privately-owned Hills-DeCaro Residence. Travel to the North Shore and visit Crab Tree Farm, a museum dedicated to the Arts and Crafts movement, and enjoy exclusive tours of the Wright-designed, privately-owned Ward Willits House and Charles Glore Residence. Explore the new Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago designed by Renzo Piano and get a private tour of the world-famous Buckingham Fountain—from below. End your sojourn in Chicago with a custom tour of the Robie House, celebrating its centennial in 2010, and a tour of the Wright-designed, privately-owned Heller House led by the current owners.
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